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• Women in Industrial Relations in 2026

  • When
    26 Aug 2026
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Le Méridien Hotel Melbourne, 20 Bourke St, Melbourne
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  Have you ever wondered what leading women are doing in IR and ER in 2026?

  
  

  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria invites members and guests to its annual Women in Industrial Relations event.

  
  

  This year’s event will spotlight senior female figures from industrial relations and policy to explore themes of leadership, reform and professional influence in the IR and ER space.

  Keynote Address & Panel

  Join us for an engaging and insightful evening with Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Anna Cody, providing the keynote address, followed by a panel discussion.

  Joining Commissioner Cody on the panel will be:

  • Imogen Sturni (Branch Secretary, Australian Services Union)
  • Siobhan Kelly SC (Barrister)
  • Dani Salinger (Head of Workplace Relations & Senior Legal Counsel, Virgin Australia)

  The panel will be hosted by a member of the IRSV committee.

  Join colleagues from across the profession for an insightful discussion, followed by refreshments and networking.

  Event details

  Wednesday, 26 August 2026

  
  

  Registrations from 5.30pm, event commencing at 6.00pm

  Le Méridien Hotel Melbourne, 20 Bourke St, Melbourne 

  Tickets

  $25 – IRSV members

  $60 – Non-members

  
  

  About the keynote speaker

  Dr Anna Cody

  Sex Discrimination Commissioner
  

  Dr Cody started as Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner in September 2023.

  Before this, Dr Cody had a distinguished career as an academic, as a lawyer specialising in discrimination and as a passionate advocate for human rights. Her work over the years has included substantial advocacy to various United Nations human rights committees when they have reviewed Australia’s and other nations’ fulfilment of their human rights obligations.

  Most recently she was the Dean of the School of Law and Professor at Western Sydney University for 4.5 years, leading education and research impact within the School to better reflect the diversity of the community and the intersection of law and justice.

  We hope you can join us!

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• IRSV's Advocacy Course 2026

  • Start
    2 Sep 2026
  • End
    19 Sep 2026
  • Location
    Melbourne
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  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria is pleased to announce that its popular Advocacy Training Program will run again in 2026.

  The program is a skill-based program directed at advocacy skills for appearances in the Fair Work Commission. The program is a great opportunity for new advocates looking to learn and obtain practical experience and experienced advocates seeking to refresh their skills.

  The IRSV Course is presented by Chris O'Grady KC and Leigh Howard, Barrister both members of the Victorian Bar.

  Limited spots are available, and preference will be given to IRSV Members.

  PRICING

  Members - $2,300.00 inc GST

  Non Members - $2,600.00 inc GST

  Costs include course material, catering and refreshments

  DATES

  Wednesday 2 September 2026 and Wednesday 9 September 2026 from 6.00pm - 9.00pm (at Victoria University, CBD campus).

  Saturday 12 September 2026 and Saturday 19 September 2026 from 9.00am - 4.00pm (at the Fair Work Commission)

  
  

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• The GP Roadmap - Current Issues with the FW Act General Protections Matters

  • When
    15 Sep 2026
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    305 William St, Melbourne VIC 3001
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  The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria’s Professional Development Portfolio is delighted to invite you to our upcoming in-person professional development event:

  The GP Roadmap - Current Issues with the FW Act General Protections Matters

  Join us from 5pm on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, at the Commonwealth Law Courts, William Street, Melbourne, for an insightful discussion exploring the GP claim roadmap - from issue through to resolution.

  We are privileged to welcome an esteemed panel of guests: 

  

  Together, our speakers will provide valuable perspectives on the key stages, considerations and challenges that arise throughout a GP claim.

  Whether you work in industrial relations, employment law, workplace relations or a related field, this promises to be an engaging and valuable evening of professional learning and discussion.

  The Commonwealth Law Courts, 305 William Street, Melbourne
  Tuesday, 15 September 2026
  Registrations from 5:00pm for 5:30pm start

  Following the panel event, we welcome guests for networking. Drinks & Canapes provided. 

  

  We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a fantastic evening of professional development and discussion.

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